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OpenStudy (astrangecat):

What would happen to the sum of a geometric series if the ratio was 1?

jimthompson5910 (jim_thompson5910):

If it's an infinite series (adding up infinitely many terms) then the sum would diverge. The sum only converges if and only if `-1 < r < 1`

OpenStudy (astrangecat):

@jim_thompson5910 Thank you so much!

jimthompson5910 (jim_thompson5910):

you're welcome

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